Summerset Rototuna Hamilton is looking to recruit an experienced Property Assistant to join our vibrant new Village! This represents an amazing opportunity to help shape the Village's exciting future.

Summerset is the second largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We're passionate about providing quality service to our clients and we are growing quickly, with 39+ villages from Whangarei down to Dunedin.

Reactive and Corrective Maintenance
•Responsible for assisting the Property Manager to address all reactive and corrective maintenance issues as they arise by carrying out the work in accordance with Summerset’s Asset Management Plan for the village as instructed by the Property Manager.
•This role may be required to direct external contractors as and when required in the absence of the Property Manager.
Gardening Maintenance
•Responsible for assisting the Head Gardener in any gardening maintenance works as requested by the Property Manager. This applies to Corporate and Resident gardens as well as ground maintenance.
Preventative Maintenance
•Responsible for assisting the Property Manager to ensure the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme is carried out and maintained in accordance with Summerset policies and the Asset Management Plan as well as provide feedback regarding any contractor performance to the Property Manager.
Maintenance of Buildings
•Responsible for assisting the Head Gardener to ensure that all Summerset buildings and grounds are kept clean and tidy for customers, families and staff to enjoy. Buildings include resident homes, aged care facility and main buildings along with general amenity buildings.
Refurbishment
•Responsible for assisting with any refurbishment works as requested by the Property Manager.
Capital Expenditure Projects
•Responsible for assisting with any Capital Expenditure Projects as requested by the Property Manager.
Inspections
•Responsible for assisting with inspecting Summerset’s property for compliance, safety and identification of property issues as requested by the Property Manager.
Financial & Reporting
•Meet with the Property Manager at regular intervals, as requested and attend all village staff meetings as requested by the Property Officer.
Communication
•Ensure that effective, positive and open communication occurs on site with the Property Manager.
•Actively work with the Property Manager to ensure the property and gardening team meet the needs of customers and staff as a result of their daily tasks.
•Maintain an effective, professional and friendly point of contact for all customers and their families for the village.

•Part trade qualified or similar
•A current driver’s license
•Experience in chosen trade
•Demonstrates ability to physically complete a wide range of property and gardening tasks
•Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and understand customers’ needs
•High level of integrity
•Good levels of energy and drive
•Self-starter with initiative
•Inclusive, participative and engaging working style
•Excellent time management

What’s in it for you? To recognise the important work that you do for our residents, we offer:

• A friendly and supportive team
• A job that enables you to make a real difference
• Interesting and varied work
• Uniform provided

If this sounds like you or someone you know, then we would love to hear from you!

Due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

The safety of our residents and staff is important to us. For this reason, it is recommended that all our employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before commencing work at Summerset.

Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.